Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others, and Raise Performance

Foreword ix
Joe W. Forehand

Preface xiii

1 Are You Being Held Hostage Without Knowing It? 1

2 Finding Freedom Through Your Mind’s Eye 19

3 The Potential of the Bonding Cycle 37

4 The Strength of a Secure Base 66

5 The Art of Conflict Management 99

6 Effective Dialogue 123

7 The Power of Negotiation 149

8 Mastering Our Emotions 176

9 Living with a Hostage-Free State of Mind 204

Notes 225

Acknowledgments 235

The Author 239

Index 241